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Hindustan Times
03-08-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Dera castration case: CBI court allows whistleblower to testify via video link from US
The special judicial magistrate of CBI court Anil Kumar Yadav, on Saturday allowed the application of a complainant in the Dera Sacha Sauda castration case, permitting his cross-examination through video conferencing from the United States. Gurmeet Ram Rahim, the main accused in the case, had previously objected to this application. Gurmeet Ram Rahim, the main accused in the case, had previously objected to complainant's application. (File) The court allowed the application for cross-examination via VC, subject to the witness's cooperation and stringent safeguards to be implemented by the prosecution. This includes coordinating with officials of the Indian Consulate in the USA to maintain the integrity of the deposition. The CBI's investigating officer is directed to approach the ministry of external affairs for assistance from the Indian Consulate in the USA to ensure a secure place for recording evidence at a predetermined time, in compliance with high court rules. The New Delhi CBI had registered this case under Sections 120-B, 326, 417, and 506 of the IPC on January 7, 2015. The complainant had moved an application in the CBI special court, seeking permission for his cross-examination to be recorded via video conferencing (VC). His counsel argued that as a material witness and the whistleblower in this case, he is currently residing in the USA. Given the substantial 'clout' enjoyed by Gurmeet Ram Rahim, the applicant expressed a reasonable apprehension of danger to his life if he were to appear physically in court for his testimony from the USA. The complainant also cited the immense distance of over 13,000 kilometers, coupled with prohibitive travel expenses and extreme inconvenience, as reasons for seeking the VC option. The counsel further highlighted that accused Gurmeet Ram Rahim is frequently being released on parole, despite being a habitual criminal convicted in several cases, including rape and murder. This situation, they argued, poses a continued threat to the applicant's life, who had moved to the USA in 2024. Senior public prosecutor for CBI Jaswinder Kumar Bhatti stated that the CBI had no objection to the witness's cross-examination being recorded via VC. His counsel further said that he is a victim of castration, alleging that Gurmeet Ram Rahim, in connivance with doctors, orchestrated the removal of his testicles and those of around 400 other 'sadhus' in the name of 'realisation of God.' It's pertinent to note that the applicant had initially approached the high court, which, in December 2014, directed the CBI to investigate the matter. Subsequently, an FIR was registered, an investigation was carried out, and a challan was filed against three accused. The case is currently fixed for prosecution evidence. Claim submitted regarding withdrawal of security without reason The counsel for the applicant submitted a crucial claim, stating that due to a persistent threat perception, the applicant and his family had been provided security for the past 10-12 years. However, when the evidence in this case resumed in 2025, the security provided to his family was inexplicably withdrawn on May 24, 2025, without assigning any reason.
India.com
23-07-2025
- Business
- India.com
Bad news for Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm users? UPI transactions above Rs 2000 be taxed? Govt makes big statement
UPI Transactions: UPI usage is rapidly increasing in India and globally. For paying a vegetable vendor or shopping online, most people now use UPI. After this, there were reports claiming that transactions over Rs 2000 via UPI will be taxed. The government has now clarified its position and dismissed the claims entirely. Ministry On UPI According to a report in the Financial Express , Rajya Sabha MP Anil Kumar Yadav had asked in Parliament whether the government was considering imposing GST on UPI transactions above Rs 2000. He also inquired whether the public had submitted any representation opposing this move. There will be no tax on UPI (Unified Payments Interface) transactions above Rs 2000, the Finance Ministry has confirmed. Addressing recent rumors, the ministry dismissed the reports suggesting a possible GST (Goods and Services Tax) on UPI transactions for the transactions above Rs 2,000 as completely false and baseless. Government's Response In Parliament Responding to the question, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary stated that decisions related to GST are made solely on the recommendations of the GST Council, and so far, no such recommendation has been made. The Revenue Department also affirmed that the GST Council is a constitutional body, and any new tax can only be introduced based on its recommendations. As of now, no GST is levied on any type of UPI transaction, whether it's person-to-person (P2P) or person-to-merchant (P2M), regardless of the transaction amount. The government affirmed its commitment to promoting digital payments through platforms like UPI, which are popular due to their speed, simplicity, and cashback offers.
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
13 officials face axe in Garhwa for NREGS fraud
Garhwa: Thirteen govt employees, who were responsible for implementing the MGNREGS projects across various blocks of the district, now face action for financial irregularities. Deputy commissioner Dinesh Kumar Yadav on Wednesday discharged Rozgar sevaks Anil Kumar Yadav and Umesh Kumar, junior engineers Nitesh Kumar Singh, Rakesh Ranjan Ravi, Mukesh Dubey and computer operator Bablu Prasad from their duties. Six junior engineers others were transferred to other blocks while one panchayat secretary was suspended. The district administration said all the 13 were found involved in financial irregularities over the construction of dobhas (small pond) and wells in Dhurki and Ramkanda blocks. "Action was taken based on an enquiry report conducted by NREGA Lok Pal and complaints of the residents of these blocks," Yadav said. Garhwa: Thirteen govt employees, who were responsible for implementing the MGNREGS projects across various blocks of the district, now face action for financial irregularities. Deputy commissioner Dinesh Kumar Yadav on Wednesday discharged Rozgar sevaks Anil Kumar Yadav and Umesh Kumar, junior engineers Nitesh Kumar Singh, Rakesh Ranjan Ravi, Mukesh Dubey and computer operator Bablu Prasad from their duties. Six junior engineers others were transferred to other blocks while one panchayat secretary was suspended. The district administration said all the 13 were found involved in financial irregularities over the construction of dobhas (small pond) and wells in Dhurki and Ramkanda blocks. "Action was taken based on an enquiry report conducted by NREGA Lok Pal and complaints of the residents of these blocks," Yadav said.
Deccan Herald
17-06-2025
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
Congress joins protest against 'Operation Kagar' killings in Telangana
In Hyderabad on Tuesday, Congress Nagarkurnool MP Mallu Ravi and Rajya Sabha member Anil Kumar Yadav, along with other Congress leaders, participated in a 'Maha Dharna' organized by the Shanti Charchala Committee (Peace Talks Committee) to protest the killings being conducted by the central government under Operation Kagar.
Hindustan Times
13-06-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Bank fraud case: CBI court sentences pvt firm directors to 2.5 years in jail
A CBI court of special judicial magistrate Anil Kumar Yadav sentenced directors of M/s Mastana Foods Private Limited, of Naya Bazar, Delhi, to two and a half years in jail each. They were also fined ₹10,000 each. The duo—Krishan Mohan Mendiratta and Anil Khurana— residents of Kaithal, were found guilty under Section 120-B (criminal conspiracy) and 420 (cheating) of the Indian Penal Code. M/s Mastana Foods Private Limited was also found guilty under both sections and also directed to pay ₹10,000 each. The case dates back to February 2020. They were booked on the complaint of Bharat Bhushan Kakkar, the then DGM of SBI, Stressed Assets Management Branch, Sector-8, Chandigarh. The case concerned a wrongful loss of ₹91.10 crore to SBI directors of M/s Mastana Foods Private Limited. A case under sections 120B, 406, 420, 467, 468, and 471 of the IPC was registered at the CBI Special Task Branch (STB) police station, New Delhi, on February 25, 2020. The court held that: 'Prosecution has duly proved dishonest intention of borrower company to cheat the bank by dealing with dummy/shell firms for purpose of showing rosy picture of its financial position by relying upon fake paper transactions for sale and purchase without carrying out physical movement of goods and thereby induced the bank to sanction loan by relying upon those fake entries of debtors shown against Delhi based dummy/shell firms and by failure to pay the loan amount of the lending bank caused thereby wrongful loss of ₹91.10 crore to the complainant bank and corresponding wrongful gain to themselves in collusion with each other by leading cogent oral as well as documentary evidence in its support.'
